87 Cute Short Hairstyles — And How to Pull Them Off

Short hair is more than a trend. It's practically a way of life! Ready for hair liberation? Allow these celebrity pixie cuts, bobs, lobs, and more to inspire you to book a trip to the salon. Even if you only take off a few inches, you'll feel like a whole new woman.

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Kate Hudson

Kate Hudson's ultra short pixie is so different for her, which makes it all the more fun. Emulate Hudson's piece-y look by working in a texturizing spray like the Living Proof Instant Texture Mist ($26, sephora.com).

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Kristen Wiig

Bangs pushed to the side like Wiig's lend a playful twist to an otherwise simple cut.

The Game of Thrones star went natural, wearing her curls in a voluminous, chin-length, deeply side-parted cut.

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Nina Dobrev

The former Vampire Diaries star recently took off major length in favor of a fun, choppy faux bob.

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Katy Perry

Perry pulled a ScarJo, eliciting tons of comparisons to the actress, when she showed up on the red carpet with a light blonde, asymmetrical, side-shaved cut. Unlike Johansson, the singer purposely left her roots dark.

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Gabrielle Union

The Being Mary Jane actress cut her long dark hair into a sleek bob with side bangs, in a look that's very complimentary to her high cheekbones and sharp jawline.

Known for her pompadour 'do, the singer-actress showed off a major hair change at the 2017 Oscars — she's got a Mia Farrow-ish pixie cut now.

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Rita Ora

Make a bold statement by emulating the singer's bleached-blonde cropped hair and messy swooped-back style.

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Kaley Cuoco

The Big Bang Theory actress went for a messy-tousled look with a center part for her shorter 'do, which can be easily copied with any number of pomades or creams designed to replicate that sexy-bedhead look.

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Ruth Negga

Feeling like a flapper? Use bobby pins and plenty of mousse and hairspray to try out the 1920s-esque style that the Loving Academy Award-nominated actress wore.

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Sienna Miller

Use a curling iron to softly curl your chin-length locks like the American Sniper actress on the red carpet.

She might portray a wizard on screen, but Watson is apparently a hair wizard in real life too. Seriously, is there a hairstyle she can't pull off?

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Sophia Bush

Forget a lob — the Chicago P.D. actress ditched the hot hair trend of fall and went even shorter. And with all that sexy, tousled texture, why wouldn't she want to? Steal her look with the IGK Down & Dirty Texturizing Hair Spray ($29, sephora.com).

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Sarah Hyland

The Modern Family star swapped out her signature long look for a chic shoulder-length bob.

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